long shot
Meaning: Something unlikely to succeed or happen; a bet or venture with very poor odds.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: From marksmanship: a shot aimed at a distant target is inherently less likely to hit than a close one.
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